Occupational Health: Group Health At Work

Recognized for Occupational Health Excellence

Group Health is proud to be a part of Washington State Department of Labor & Industries' network of Centers of Occupational Health and Education (COHE). As one of only six COHEs, Group Health employs occupational health best practices and works effectively to improve injured worker health and reduce disability.

COHE for Injured Workers

Accidents—and injuries—happen. Some are minor, some more severe. For those that prevent workers from returning to the job right away, there are occupational health services. Getting you back on the job quickly and safely is a team effort, requiring coordination among your doctor, employer, and claims manager. Injured workers benefit from care that's based on best practices and from providers specially trained in these practices. What's more, employees can get help from a COHE Health Services Coordinator (HSC). HSCs offer claim and process assistance through coordination with employers, workers, and providers—and help workers develop a plan to get back on the job.

Finding an Approved Doctor

Injured workers will need to select a provider within the Department of Labor & Industries' Medical Provider Network (MPN) for ongoing care. Fortunately, Group Health's occupational medicine providers—at 12 locations from Seattle to Spokane—all belong to the MPN. Each provider has a Health Service Coordinator that works with you to coordinate return-to-work efforts among providers, employers, unions, and the state's workers' compensation system.

Everyone Can Get Care Here

Because Washington state allows workers injured on the job to choose any provider within the Medical Provider Network, you do not have to be a Group Health member to receive treatment from our specially trained providers.

Find Out More

EMPLOYERSVisit our Web site for employers for information about employment exams, medical screenings, and drug and alcohol testing.

PROVIDERSRefer your patients to us for ongoing occupational medicine. Share this flyer (PDF) with your patients and get them on the road to recovery.

PRODUCERSLearn more about the occupational health services available to your clients.